#MiddleEastTensionsEscalate 📊 Gold vs BTC Amid Rising U.S.–Iran Tensions — Macro & Trading Strategy
Global markets are staying on edge as U.S.–Iran geopolitical risks push investors toward safe havens. Gold has surged to fresh records above ~$5,100–$5,500/oz amid a classic “flight to quality,” driven by geopolitical risk premiums, a weakening dollar, and expectations of Fed easing.
At the same time, Bitcoin and broader crypto are struggling amid risk-off sentiment — BTC has pulled back from recent highs and remains volatile, reflecting correlation to risk assets rather than acting as a pure